NEW DELHI: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said the Supreme Court’s doors were open to everyone, a day after declining to meet INDIA bloc leaders seeking to discuss concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.“I received a letter yesterday regarding a meeting request, and I responded to it last night, outlining the reasons why I will be unable to meet…” he said.Whe asked what reasons he has citied, he said, “Please don’t ask me about that. I have maintained the confidentiality of that.” “We will not allow SC to become a political battle field, the CJI said possibly reacting to the Opposition’s decision to take out a march to SC. “Wherever designated plcaes are, the protest can be held there in accordance with law,” the CJI added further.While talking to reporters, he further added that any common citizen or elected representative could approach the court, and their concerns would be heard and relief granted in accordance with the law.
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“Any petition from any common citizen or member of an elected body is welcome. Every Indian citizen has the right to approach the court, and we will hear their concerns and grant whatever is due under the law.”On Sunday, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi announced that the opposition parties would march to the Supreme Court on Monday and will present a memorandum to the CJI seeking the rollback of the SIR and resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.Mallikarjun Kharge also announced the same plan, and stated that they have scheduled a meeting with the CJI between 4 PM and 5PM tomorrow.
